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Hi there! I'm Space and I’m passionate about focusing on the things in life that bring joy, comfort, and good energy. I'm in my 40's and I'm an old fashioned country gal. I love to bake sweets and breads. I have 4 cats and at the moment 30 chickens. I have a lot of lived experience but I dont know everything. I know a little bit about a lot of things. Every day may not be good, but theres something good in every day! My lived experience includes the following topics:                                        * Addiction                                                                               * Drug Abuse                                                                          * Recovery                                                                               * Anxiety                                                                            * Mood Disorder * Depression * Domestic Violence * PTSD * Social Anxiety  Topics I'd rather not discuss Include:   * Foster Care * Self Harm * Mens Issues * Racial/ Cultural Identity I believe everyone deserves a safe, non-judgmental space to unpack their thoughts. Whether you are dealing with a tough day or just need a warm, supportive person to listen, I am here to offer a kind ear. Let's take things one step at a time!

I welcome you to 7cups and hopefully you have just taken the first step in a direction you would like to go! I am an experienced listener as this has been an essential part of my work for several years. I am realistic in what I can do to help, and non-judgemental and sensitive in my approach  I have worked with people through many difficult times relating to a variety of life's issues and challenges - and I have also personal experience of some difficult life challenges and choices. I don't ever pretend I have all the answers though! But through talking and listening together, maybe I can help you reflect and talk more on whatever has brought you here, maybe from a different or wider perspective than you have so far seen, and maybe this will help you see your way forward a little more clearly. If my listening helps you to do that even in a small way, then perhaps you will feel more motivated, or positive, or re-assured, calmer or comforted - and that you will feel the time we will have shared has been worthwhile! We are all human ... and that makes us all unique in who we are but often we have life experiences in common. Many of those are challenges and choices that many others have faced, so surely it can make sense to share and learn from each other as we all go through life! So now that you have found 7cups and maybe even read my profile, all you need to do now is take the second step and make contact! If I am not on-line, please leave a message and I will reply as soon as I can to arrange a mutually convenient time to listen, share and reflect ..... and hopefully you can take the next step forward in the direction you want to go.

I m currently actively managing a community, so it is difficult for me to be available for 1-1 chat. If you wish to have conversation/ discussion then please be patient with me, as i m not available all the time. Otherwise You may contact any other listener. Thank you. Overthinking is like a swamp — the more a person gets trapped in the same thought, the deeper they continue to sink. If you hold a glass 🥛 in your hand, keeping it for one minute feels easy. But if you keep holding the same glass for an hour, your arm starts to go numb. The same is true for worries and problems. Thinking about an issue for a few moments is wisdom, but keeping it constantly on your mind weakens a person’s courage, peace, and ability to make decisions. Peace in life does not come from continuously thinking about everything. It comes from removing unnecessary burdens from the mind and taking practical steps. When a person learns to “put the glass down,” the burden naturally begins to feel lighter. 📖 Extract from "The Art of Not Overthinking"

Hello i found this place when I was looking for someone to talk to, but then I decided to become a listener because what makes me feel more human is when I help someone even by just listening because I know how it feels when you need to be heard. I can’t solve your problems but I will do my best to make you feel better.

You are not alone. 

Fluent in anxiety, panic, and finding the funny moments hidden inside life’s most chaotic chapters. Surviving plenty of personal twists and turns over the years has left a premium supply of genuine kindness and deep consideration to share. Need a safe space to vent, slow down, and breathe? Step right up. Whether navigating overwhelming stress or just having a wild day, offering a deeply empathetic, considerate, and calming anchor is the top priority here. Safe space, deep empathy, and absolute zero judgment. Whenever you're ready to unpack the noise, let's take a breath and figure it out together.

Currently not accepting new member chats due to academic commitments    ִֶָ ˚₊⚝──⭒─⭑─⭒──⚝. ˚₊  ✧˚ ⋆｡˚ ˖ Healing begins with being heard ˖ ⋆｡˚ ✧ ˚　　 ✦　　　.　　. 　 ˚　.　　　 . ✦　　˚　　 .      ★⋆. ✦     .   　　˚　✭　 　　*　　　✦　　　                        Hiiiee there!!!        I’m so glad you found your way here. ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚ Welcome to a calm space where your voice matters and your feelings are safe. This is a place to rest your thoughts, breathe, and just be ... no pressure, no judgment, just presence and understanding. 🤍☁️    ━━━✰━━━  About Me ━━━✰━━━  I’ve always been drawn to helping others, not with advice, but through empathy, quiet understanding, and genuine care. In school, people called me a motivational speaker, but I never did it for attention. I did it for the ones who felt unseen, anxious, or broken because I’ve been there too. ♡𓂃 ࣪ ִֶָ☾ “There is no small act of kindness. Every caring word heals a little.” ✧☁☂︎ Right now, I’m on the path of studying mental health and healing, but here, I’m simply your listener .... your friend in empathy, a small light beside you in the storm.  ﾟ☾ ﾟ｡    “Maybe the light you keep searching for is already within you” ꒰ 🕯 ꒱                    -------------------------                                 My Listening Space      ⚝──⭒─꒷♡꒷─⭒──⚝   If your heart feels heavy or your soul feels tired, you can always drop by here.          We’ll talk, breathe, or even sit in silence; whatever you need. ♡               Here, your emotions are not “too much.”                     You are heard, cared for, and safe. ⋆ ✮˚          Sometimes, all we need is someone who truly listens;               not to fix us, but to remind us we’re not broken. 🤍                                You don’t have to carry everything alone.   Even on your quiet days, your existence itself is a form of light. ♡𓂃 ࣪ ִֶָ☾. ------------------------- Topics that I don't take, include   LGBTQ+ issues financial stress relationship stress sexual health (men's and women's issues) I respect people who want to talk about the above-mentioned topics, but I don't feel I can provide the best support they might be looking for - because I lack knowledge in these topics. So, I appreciate you find someone who can support you best (here's the browse listener page https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/ where you can find other listeners, you can add more filters while searching to get a best match possible ᵔᴥᵔ ) Activity status  GREEN: I’m online and available for new chats. Feel free to message me, I’d love to support you. ORANGE: I’m online but may be in another chat or some other cups' work. You can still message me, but my response would be slow RED: I’m currently unavailable to take the chat. You’re still welcome to leave a message for when I return. Session info Chats usually last for 45-60 minutes you're also welcome to text me offline; but be mindful that my reply might take 2-3 days so if you're in a need of instant support, you can connect with other amazing listeners ฅ՞•ﻌ•՞ฅ ⭒☆  ━━━   ✰    ━━━  ☆⭒ Crisis case If you're someone who's in crisis then I encourage you to reach out to the helpline. We are listeners and unfortunately we aren't trained to deal with crisis cases. I hope you get the best support you need.  -------------------------    ♡ ༘*.ﾟ💬 My Style 💬 ♡ ༘*.ﾟ ⛧ Calm • Patient • Warm     ⛧ Gentle reflections, never judgment              ⛧ I may not have all the answers, but I’ll stay with you while you find yours ˚✧             𓂃 ˚₊· 𓍯 ♡ Remember ♡ 𓍯 ·₊˚ 𓂃   You matter.  You are loved.             And you are safe here. 🕊️🤍 ⚝ Even in the darkest night, your heart still whispers hope ... softly, but bravely. ⋆ ﾟ☾ ﾟ｡⋆  ─── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ───  ∧,,,∧ (  ̳• · • ̳)                         /    づ♡ SafeEmbrace :)

⌚ Availability  August 19th, 2026 & Onward: I'm prioritizing my own mental health and family obligations, so my availability will be inconsistent these days; however, I'm happy to say that I'm accepting new member chats for the time being and will also continue supporting current long term members. 🔓 Should I be available, expect us to talk for around an hour via live chats. Otherwise, expect a response from me within the same week and willingness to schedule a time that works for the both of us. We can also message intermittently through offline messaging. Your best bet to get a hold of me is reaching out on Sunday Afternoons (EST) or rather what I hope to make them - Service Sundays ✨ * Green circles adjacent to my profile indicate that I am available to welcome new member chats and to follow up anyone who I have already spoken with.  * Orange circles adjacent to my profile indicate that I'm occupied giving my undivided attention to someone in a member chat or am focusing on other tasks. I may not be able to have 1-on-1 chats at that time but am open to coordinating dates and times for future chats. * Red circles adjacent to my profile indicate that I am unavailable to take on new member chats but am open to coordinating dates and times for future chats.  Please refer to my "Categories" section for a list of topics I'm available to discuss with members as well as ones that I'm personally familiar with, marked with stars. If you decide to reach out, please detail in your initial messages the topic you'd like support with and how you'd like to be supported. ✅ ------------------------- 🔊 Listening Style Brad here! (he/him) 👋 If you're reading this, it's nice to e-meet you! My goal is to be a supportive pillar for you through formal conversations or through casual conversations. Formal conversations prioritize emotional support and active listening while casual conversations are more open ended. Regardless of what you need, you can count on me to keep our conversations confidential, judgment-free and positive.  Friendly Reminders  * Times might be tough, but together, we can prove that we're tougher 💪 * I hear you and I'm here for you 🫂 * This is a safe space and a familiar place 😌 * I'm not a mental health expert, but that doesn't stop me from being professional ⭐ ------------------------- 📘 Day in the Life  On 7 Cups, you can find me most active on Sundays supporting members in 1-on-1 chats as a listener and occasionally actively commenting in the group chats and on forum posts.    Outside of 7 Cups, you can find me failing to understand why I keep losing the majority of chess matches to my little brother, practicing self-care by working on jigsaw puzzles, and winding down for the day with a good book. 🙏 My biggest challenge with hobbies and interests is finding the time to engage with them all because they are JUST. SO. MANY! Wanting to get back into running, wanting to play the piano, listening to a wide variety of music and watching a suspenseful show are just a few of those many.   ------------------------- 📄 Personal Statement  My goal is to pay it forward: There's a positive cycle and relationship between listeners and members where both benefit from supportive conversations. Members rely on support from listeners to overcome challenges and listeners rely on members to develop a greater sense of self worth and make a difference. We all have a part to play in making the world a better place for ourselves as both individuals and as a community. By pledging to pay it forward and remembering how much I appreciate what I've gotten from 7 Cups, I hope to inspire others to pay it forward as well and to continue the positive cycle. To develop as a listener, I've undergone verification, graduated from the Quality Listening Program, completed the internship program on 7 Cups and will consult more training to continue learning and growing.  Listening to you,  This is Brad 😇 ------------------------- 📨 Resources for Members 7 Cups Welcome Pack: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CL9Yu_6zixlapOjdrhCgKLy9JN5wY3HWdrGH7PIO2WI/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.p2ah3g8frtbm  7 Cups Basics: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M53Nm5-pbtxx2_jKfXYgYzo3NgXxjNfMwfzVSRC1rZg/edit?tab=t.0  Crisis Resources:  https://www.7cups.com/crisis/      https://help.7cups.com/hc/en-us/articles/360026242213-Non-Crisis-Suicidal-Thoughts      Depression:  https://www.7cups.com/forum/depression/ResourcesforDepression_214/DepressionSupportResourcesMasterpost_251542/   On Narcissism & Manipulation:  https://abusewarrior.com/mental-health/manipulation-tactics/  -------------------------

Hello, I’m PHOENIX. I believe becoming the Phoenix is rarely a single choice. It's something we grow into, even during difficult times. I’m a trained active listener with a steady interest in psychology and the quiet, complicated places we all carry inside. I’m here to offer a calm, judgement-free space to talk, unpack, vent, reflect, or simply breathe for a while. My Approach I don’t rush. I move at your pace with clarity and respect. I don’t assume. My focus is understanding you, not fixing you. Some conversations are deep. Some are casual. Both are welcome here. Programs Completed: • Verified Active Listener • Quality Listening Program (Honors) 🎓 • Leadership Development Program (Honors) 🎓 I support adults (18+). I'm frequently online, although replies may be slower during working hours. If you reach out, I’ll be here with steadiness and an open mind. ------------------------- “It always seems impossible until it is done.” — Nelson Mandela

 🌞 Introduction 🌞  Life is hard; we all know it. It's full of positive and negative moments, very few of which we have complete control over. You don't predict the future, the future predicts you. It's great to see that you're reaching out for support today. It may feel incredibly difficult to ask for guidance, be it for a current or a past situation - you are not alone in how you feel. Members: I'm unavailable for chats. Please go to the browse listeners page to find a listener. Listeners: I'm currently... available! Please feel free to send me a message. I offer mentoring on chatroom, quality, sub-community, and safety tracks! How I Listen: 🌞 I will ensure that you, as a person, are validated. How you feel is perfectly okay. 🌞 Please be aware that I will not be offering advice, as it could be very harmful to both you and your situation, and could cause offence. 🌞 You will suffer no judgement from me. 🌞 Our chat will be as supportive and comforting as possible. 🌞 Finally, I will make sure that you are heard. Your voice deserves to be listened to. -------------------------  🌻 My Involvements 🌻   🌻 Quality 🌻  o Verified Adult-Teen Listener: I completed an interview and a mock chat with a highly experienced listener to show that I'm suitable to chat with teens, and a listener of high quality.  🌻 o Listener Verifier Team: I verify listeners through the Verified Listener project!  🌻 o [Teen] Quality Mentoring: I mentor adult and teen listener quality!  🌻 o Quality Mentor Leading: I lead the Safety Team. Find out more about this team by sending me a message!  🌻 o Quality Ambassador: I am so privileged to be an ambassador for 7 Cups!   🌻 Safety 🌻  o Safety Patrol: I flag profiles that have violations.  🌻 o Safety Outreach: I send messages to users who have fixable profile violations.  🌻 o Safety Discussions: I host and create discussions on safety topics.  🌻 o Safety Team [ST] Leader: I co-lead the Safety Team! There are 3 branches: safety patrol, safety outreach, and safety discussions. If you have any questions, please feel free to send me a message!  🌻 o Safety Ambassador: I am so privileged to be an ambassador for 7 Cups!  🌻 o Safety Admin: I am incredibly honoured to be a safety admin! I promote safety across 7 Cups and ensure the site remains safe 🦺  🌻 Chat Rooms 🌻  o Doorkeeper: I'm able to open & close chat rooms.  🌻 o Peer Support: I offer support to listeners after a difficult chat (*not* for personal issues. That is what member accounts are for).  🌻 o Chat Support: I offer support to listeners during a tricky chat.  🌻 o Global Chatroom Moderation: I help to create a positive and inclusive environment in all member chat rooms!  🌻 o [Teen] Chatroom Mentor: I moderate in the listener chat rooms to ensure they stay safe and inclusive!  -------------------------  🧁 About Me 🧁   🧁 I love video gaming, especially The Sims 4, Fallout 4, Forza Horizon 4/5, GTA, and Resident Evil -- 4? Yes, but also the others 😛   🧁 I love Doctor Who (10th Doctor is my favourite)!   🧁 I am once again questioning my sexuality, and I don't mind what pronouns you use! 🌈💙  🧁 My favourite music genres are classic rock, heavy metal, 70s/80s pop/rock, punk rock, and indie/alternative.   🧁 I am currently dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and complex-post traumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD).   🧁 My favourite artists are; My Chemical Romance // Lady Gaga // Green Day // Joji // Amy Winehouse // Nothing But Thieves // Muse // Twenty One Pilots // Oliver Tree -------------------------  ✨ VIPs ✨ @bouncySalamander26; Sal is a joy. He's funny, kind, a fantastic friend. Thank you, for always being awesome!  P.S. "snoozy sponge!" @Gracey; I will never be able to thank Grace enough for her kindness and support over the years. She is sweet, understanding, patient, and always knows how to help out. Thank you, for always being a good friend 💙 @Tazzie; I miss you. You were an amazing listener, a dedicated leader, and an outstanding person. Thank you, for always believing in me. Rest eternally in peace 🕯️ #Sun4Lyf 💙

Hey I’m Ann 🕷️ ------------------------- Read more….. ( 𝘙𝘦𝘥= 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦) 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘧 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘦 𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 24 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴  ( 𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦= 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘺) 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬 ( 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯 = 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦) 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬!!  -------------------------  𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘦:   𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘐 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦: 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘴/𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘴, 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤, 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘤𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘦, 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴, 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳 𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘴, 𝘱𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺, 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘳, video games  𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 she/her ------------------------- ------------------------- Reminders:  * If you have any triggers then please tell me before we start talking 💌 * if you need to vent please feel free to leave a vent message in our chat 💕  * if you feel that’s it’s important then please do tell me your pronouns/sexuality so I don’t guess anything  💌 ------------------------- Thank you all my lovely friends for the great reviews and ratings. Love y’all <3 remember this is a safe place please feel free to vent even if I am not online I can do my best to reply in the next 24 hours💕💕💕